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For the week of February 21, 2014
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@COE is published on a weekly basis. Please send submissions to Randall Brown in the Engineering Communications Office at
[log in to unmask] by noon on the Thursdays before distribution.
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Dr. Arthur Ragauskas
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Fourteenth Governor's Chair Professor named
Dr. Arthur Ragauskas, an authority in bioenergy, has been named the fourteenth University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Governor's Chair. He will serve as Governor's Chair for Biorefining, based in UT's
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering with a complementary appointment in the UT Institute of Agriculture's Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries.
Read more >>
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COE 2013 Annual Report wins Addy Award
The College of Engineering's
2013 Annual Report, recognizing 175 years of engineering at the University of Tennessee, received a Bronze Citation of Excellence at the Knoxville Chapter of the American Advertising Federation's Awards Gala (Addy Awards) on Saturday, February 15.
The News-Sentinel's special insert, Bridging the Legacy, which featured the dedication events for the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, also received an award, so the College of Engineering was well-represented at this event.
View the full list of winners >>
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Dr. Carl Lundin
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Lundin receives AWS award
Dr. Carl Lundin, metallurgy and welding professor in the
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, received the District Educator Award (District 8, Northeast Tennessee Section) for 2012-2013 from the American Welding Society (AWS) in recognition of teaching and expanding the knowledge of welding-related
subjects.
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From left: Brian Williamson; Thomas Tuozzolo, president of ADSC; and Andrew Druckrey
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CEE graduate students receive scholarships
Andrew Druckrey, PhD student, and Brian Williamson, MS student, both in the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, were recently invited to the ADSC-International Association of Foundation Drilling annual meeting in San Diego, California, to accept the 2013-2014 Civil Engineering Graduate
Study Scholarship. The Industry Advancement Fund of ADSC-IAFD provides seventeen scholarships per year nationally to outstanding graduate students in civil engineering who have proven themselves in industry and academia.
List of scholarship recipients >>
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ABET-sponsored poster contest seeks entries
 The
Engineering Education Service Center is accepting entries for its spring 2014 Poster Contest. The contest will include four themes: Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Engineering Technology. You may enter
any theme up to three times. Posters should be fun, motivational and inspire students to pursue a degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. on. April 2, 2014.
Read more >>
Download PDF flyer >>
Event will offer information on grad and professional school
The Educational Advancement Program will present "The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth," a program offering information on the application process, funding, research, and benefits for students seeking to attend graduate and professional school, 3:00-5:00
p.m. Thursday, February 27, in Room 226 of the University Center. For information, e-mail Tam'ra-Kay Francis at
[log in to unmask].
UTSI to host International Conference on Spectral Line Shapes
The 22nd International Conference on Spectral Line Shapes will be June 1-6, 2014, at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The conference will cover a broad range of topics with a particular
emphasis on spectral line shape studies. Contributions are encouraged from everyone, especially from students to showcase their work in the poster sessions. The invited speakers are listed
here. Early registration is to occur on or before March 31, submission of one-page abstracts by March 15.
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Deadline soon for Undergrad Business Plan Competition
Got an idea for a business? Enter the Seventh Annual Undergraduate Business Plan Competition for an opportunity to compete for up to $20,000 in cash awards. Entries should be submitted to
[log in to unmask] with the subject "Undergrad Business Plan Competition" by Monday, Feb 24, 2014.
See the complete rules here >>
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Hashemian will discuss idea marketing
Dr. H.M. "Hash" Hashemian (MS/NE'76), president of Analysis and Measurement Services Corporation (AMS) of Knoxville, will speak on "Taking Your Ideas to Market" at 12:30 p.m. Friday, February 28, in Room 622 of the Min Kao Building.
The talk is presented by the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering. Refreshments will be available.
Read more >>
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Travis Russell
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Russell will give CBE seminar
Travis Russell, a PhD candidate in the
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, will speak on "Composition Dependence of the Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter in Isotopic Polymer Blends: Structural and Thermodynamic Calculations of χ" 9:40–10:50 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, in Room
416 of the Dougherty Engineering Building.
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Chris Kirby, PE
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Kirby will discuss the "Big Move"
Chris Kirby, PE, will speak on "The 'Big Move': Challenges in Transporting a Super-Heavy and Over-Sized Load" 3:40-5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, in Room 327 of the John D. Tickle Engineering Building. The talk is part of the Transportation
Seminar Series presented by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
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COE faculty, students receive free admission to MARCON 2014
College of Engineering faculty and students receive free admission for
MARCON 2014, the eighteenth annual Maintenance and Reliability Conference, February 24-27, in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Knoxville Marriott Hotel. This conference is a forum for practitioners, specialists, educators,
students, and the uninitiated to learn and exchange information in the area of reliability and maintenance engineering and management.
Read more and register >>
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McDonald will speak on water issues
Rob McDonald, from The Nature Conservancy, will speak on "Water on an Urban Planet: Urbanization, Drinking Water, and Source Watershed Conservation" 3:30-5:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, in the Toyota Auditorium of the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center
for Public Policy.
Read more >>
Read more on the Baker Center Forum Series >>
NSBE Week scheduled for March
 The
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will present NSBE Week Monday-Friday, March 3-7, 2014. The week's events will include:
- Monday: Leadership in Engineering Seminar, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in Room 60, Humanities and Social Sciences Building (HSS)
- Tuesday: Resume Clinic, 10:00 a.m.–noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. in Room 225 of the University Center (UC). Also: Vine Middle Volunteering.
- Wednesday: Speed Networking, 7:00 p.m. in the UC Ballroom
- Thursday: Engineering Expo, Thompson-Boling Arena
- Friday: NSBE Family Game Night, 8:00–10:00 p.m., Vol Hall sixth floor multi-purpose room
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Stay up-to-date with Engineering Professional Practice information and events by clicking the “Like” button on the program’s
Facebook page, following the program on
Twitter, visiting its website at
www.coop.utk.edu, or calling 865-974-5323.
Upcoming Events:
March 6, 2014 – Spring Engineering EXPO, Thompson-Boling Arena (Concourse, Enter at Gate D)
March 7, 2014 – Interview Day, East Skyboxes
Students, please note: If you receive a co-op or internship offer, please contact Engineering Professional Practice for help with paperwork and any preparations you may need –
[log in to unmask], 865-974-5323, or 310 Perkins Hall.
Featured student: Cameron Walker
 Our student this week is
Cameron Walker, a chemical engineering major who accepted a co-op at Hexpol Compounding located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Walker describes the department he worked in and what his main responsibilities were.
"For this term I worked in the quality control lab whose function was to ensure that all materials, both incoming and outgoing, met all requirements and specifications," he said. "My responsibilities included testing incoming raw materials for various parameters
such as water content and specific gravity. I also tested newly produced rubber compounds for certain qualities which included viscosity, specific gravity, and cure time. Finally I assisted in the production and testing of lab batches of rubber compounds,
which are small scale versions of various recipes. These are used to adjust the formula of a compound to achieve desired results in a large production run, and minimize the amount of raw materials which are wasted."
Walker found his co-op assignment to be a valuable benefit to his engineering education.
"I would consider the real world experience working in my degree field to be the biggest benefit from my co-op assignment," he said.
Students may read more about their peers' co-op experiences by logging into their Engineering Professional Practice profile via
www.coop.utk.edu, clicking "Resource Library" (on the left margin) and selecting "Students at Work–In Their Own Words." For information on engineering co-op and internships, contact
[log in to unmask] or 865-974-5323.
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What else can you do with your major? You can now receive your degree and a secondary education teaching license with VolsTeach. The VolsTeach program is available to Math and Science majors who wish to expand their career options by earning a secondary education
teaching license. Given the current economy VolsTeach offers one degree with two career paths which will make you more competitive in the future job market.
VolsTeach provides:
- early and frequent field experiences
- personal guidance by Master Teachers and program advisors
- the opportunity to have paid exclusive internships during regular and summer terms
- a comfortable learning environment that will further enhance your professional skill set
 This
is your opportunity to be a part of the program. VolsTeach is open to freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are ready to start a journey that will give them a chance to connect with the community. Become a part of this exciting venture by signing up for the
Fall Step 1 course now.
Click on the flier to the left for registration information.
For more information contact VolsTeach Coach, Jada Johnson at
[log in to unmask] or visit the program's Facebook page, VolsTeach, for current events, and the program's website,
http://volsteach.utk.edu.
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Engineering Advising Services
Mini, Summer, and Fall 2014 Undergraduate Advising and Registration Reminders
The Mini and Summer timetable will be on MyUTK for viewing of course offerings Monday, February 24.
Mini, Summer, and Fall 2014 Undergraduate Registration Dates:
Mini Registration: All students, Wednesday, February 26
Summer Registration:
February 26: Priority registration (student athletes, Chancellor/Haslam Honors, etc)
March 4: Seniors (90 + hours earned)
March 6: Juniors (60 to 89 hours earned)
March 11: Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned)
March 13: Freshmen (less than 30 hours earned)
Fall Registration:
March 10, 11: Priority registration (student athletes, Chancellor/Haslam Honors, etc)
Spring Break: March 17-21
March 24, 25: Seniors (90 + hours earned)
March 31, April 1: Juniors (60 to 89 hours earned)
April 7, 8: Sophomores (30 to 59 hours earned)
April 14, 15: Freshmen (less than 30 hours earned)
Students taking EF 151-152 (Honors EF 157-158) or Physics 135-136 (Honors 137-138) and Math 141-142 (Honors Math147-148) are advised in the
Engineering Advising Office located in Room 202 of Estabrook Hall. Come by or call (865)974-4008 to schedule your advising appointment.
Students who have completed EF151-152/Physics 135-136 and Math 141-142 are advised by their major department. Contact your major department to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor.
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Career Services News
Drop-in Hours with your College Career Consultant, April Gonzalez
2:00–3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Room 326, John D. Tickle Engineering Building
Located directly across from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Business Office. No Appointment is needed. Students seen on a first come, first serve basis.
Upcoming Employer Information Sessions
Kimberly-Clark information session:
Kimberly-Clark will hold an information session 6:00-8:00 p.m. on February 24, 2014, in 100 Dunford Hall. This event has been marked as an Open Information Session.
The Professional Development Series Spring 2014
Hosted by: UT Career Services and the College of Business Administration
Choose It, Learn It, Live It!
 “Who Gets Promoted Who Doesn’t and Why”
Featuring Donald Asher
6:00–7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Room 402, Haslam HBB
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is perfect for the graduating Senior or student going off to their first real-world internship!
What You Will Learn from Attending?
- How to stand out during the critical onboarding process
- Successfully handling your first big project
- Tips for dealing with difficult, demanding supervisors
- How to start yourself on a success spiral
- Strategies for getting your first promotion
- Tips on the unwritten rules of today’s workplace
For more information, contact April Gonzalez , Career Services Consultant—College of Engineering, at
[log in to unmask]; Justin Rice, STEM Consultant, at
[log in to unmask]; or call 865-974-5435. Check out
www.career.utk.edu for a list of all upcoming events.
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 The Academic Support Unit (ASU) in Multicultural Student Life supports the academic success of students through a variety
of services:
The Tutoring Program provides free tutoring to students in a variety of subject areas including: math, biology, chemistry, and language arts. Appointment and walk-in tutoring will begin
on Monday, January 13. Appointment tutoring hours are 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Friday; and 2:00–6:00 p.m. Sunday in the Black Cultural Center. Appointments can be made using the GradesFirst software, available through MYUTK.
Walk-in tutoring hours for Spring 2014 are 2:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday in the Black Cultural Center and7:00-10:00 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in Clement Hall.
View the available tutoring programs here >>
The Book Loan Program allows students to borrow up to two books free of charge. Students must return the borrowed books at the end of the semester. Applications for the Book Loan Program
are at multicultural.utk.edu.
The VOL Success Seminars (VSS) is a series of workshops designed to equip all students with the knowledge and resources to be successful, inside and outside of the classroom, at the University of Tennessee. The Vols Success Seminars will
resume in February of 2014. Students can register in for each workshop at
multicultural.utk.edu or
studentsuccess.utk.edu.
The Final Prep Sessions provide students with a quiet and comfortable environment to study for their final exams. Students have access to tutoring in a variety of subjects. The Black Cultural Center extends its hours in order to accommodate
those students who wish to have additional studying time. Stress relief activities and snacks are also provided for students to aid in their studying. The dates for the Finals Prep Sessions are 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29.
The Student Success Center offers a variety of academic support.
Academic Coaching: A one-one-one meeting with a trained GTA who can help with time management, goal setting, and more. Call 865-976-6641 to make an appointment or stop by 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Academic Success Workshops: Spring sessions are going on now. Please have students contact Doug Renalds ([log in to unmask]) with questions.
Supplemental Instruction: Out of class study sessions with trained student SI Leaders. No appointment necessary. Please see the
schedule for details.
Tutoring: Drop in or by appointment sessions available. Tutoring will begin January 21, and students can check the
schedule for details. Please also let students know that more tutoring options may be available through the SSC and to contact us if they are in need of tutoring for a subject not currently
listed on the website.
UT LEAD: Many SSC services are currently available for UT LEAD students. Please contact Stella Bridgeman-Prince ([log in to unmask]) with any questions.
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